Social Studies Department

General Research Resources

10 Steps to Better Web Research - Good resource to share with students.
Google Scholar Searches for Scholarly Resources Only
iCONN
Citation Maker : Creates a works cited page, if students provide the proper information
Citation Machine Provides proper format for a variety of citation styles
Guideline for effective presentations Promotes effective presentation and avoidance of "Powerpoint Coma"

The Pros and Cons of Wikipedia

Teaching Students about Wikipedia in the Classroom- Ideas and resources for using Wikipedia as a teaching tool.
Top 10 Reasons Students Cannot Cite or Rely on Wikipedia- Includes many resources and links.